Which parks allow dogs in the Los Angeles County region?
52 verified: Airport Park Dog Park; Alice's Dog Park; Andrews Park Dog Run; Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park; Canine Country; Castaic Lake State Recreation Area; Central Bark; Coolidge Dog Park; Dominguez Park Dog Park; Dr. Myrna "Mickey" Donahoe Dog Park; Eagle Rock Dog Park; El Dorado Park Dog Park; Five Barks; Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park; Gayle Carter Dog Park; Glen Alla Dog Park; Griffith Park; Griffith Park Dog Park; Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park; Hermon Park in the Arroyo Seco Dog Park; Jackson Street Dog Park; K-9 Corner Dog Park; Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area (incl. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook); Laurel Canyon Dog Park; Leo Carrillo State Park; and more.
Parks in the Los Angeles County region where dogs are allowed in at least some areas, from official agency rules.
Checked October 26, 2026 to November 1, 2026. Published when at least three verified places qualify; this list covers only places verified so far, sorted by town and name.
| Place | Type | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area | park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. At National Park Service sites, dogs on a leash of 6 feet or less are allowed on trails, roads and developed areas such as campgrounds and parking lots, but not in buildings or where posted. State park land inside the recreation area has stricter rules: pets are not allowed on backcountry trails of Topanga, Malibu Creek, Leo Carrillo and Point Mugu state parks. | Required | October 26, 2026 | |
| Malibu Creek State Park | park | Calabasas | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only in the campground, day-use picnic areas, parking lots and paved park roads. Dogs are not allowed on park dirt roads or hiking trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Castaic Lake State Recreation Area | park | Castaic | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in water. Note: Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/castaic-lake-state-recreation-area/ for more information. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| The Boneyard Dog Park | park | Culver City | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Los Encinos State Historic Park | park | Encino | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park | park | Lancaster | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the picnic area. Dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Saddleback Butte State Park | park | Lancaster | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the picnic area, campground, and park road. Dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Coolidge Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Dr. Myrna "Mickey" Donahoe Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| El Dorado Park Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Gayle Carter Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Jackson Street Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| K-9 Corner Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Lincoln Park Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Pike Park Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Recreation Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Seaside Dog Zone | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Wrigley Heights Dog Park | park | Long Beach | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Eagle Rock Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Glen Alla Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Griffith Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Griffith Park Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Hermon Park in the Arroyo Seco Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area (incl. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook) | park | Los Angeles | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on the paved road. Dogs not allowed on the trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Laurel Canyon Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Los Angeles State Historic Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be leashed at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Ross Snyder Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Runyon Canyon Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Silverlake Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Veterans' Barrington Park Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only outside the fence area. Dogs are not allowed inside the fence or inside the Towers. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Westminster Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Westwood Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Whitnall Off-Leash Dog Park | park | Los Angeles | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Leo Carrillo State Park | park | Malibu | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in day-use areas, campground and North Beach (north of Lifeguard Tower 3). Dogs not allowed on backcountry trails or South Beach (south of Lifeguard Tower 3). | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Trancas Canyon Park Dog Park | park | Malibu | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Placerita Canyon State Park | park | Newhall | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/placerita-canyon-state-park for more information. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Will Rogers State Historic Park | park | Pacific Palisades | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in historic zone (but not on house tours) and Inspiration loop. Dogs not allowed on Backbone, Temescal or Rustic Canyon Trails. In short, dogs not allowed anywhere that leads out of park. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Alice's Dog Park | park | Pasadena | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Andrews Park Dog Run | park | Redondo Beach | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Dominguez Park Dog Park | park | Redondo Beach | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Varies by area | November 1, 2026 |
| Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park | park | San Dimas | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Animals, including dogs, are not allowed in the water or on the sand beaches. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Canine Country | park | Santa Clarita | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Central Bark | park | Santa Clarita | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Five Barks | park | Santa Clarita | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Airport Park Dog Park | park | Santa Monica | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs need a City of Santa Monica license, or a non-resident permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park | park | Santa Monica | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. For dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Park dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Memorial Park Dog Run | park | Santa Monica | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. For dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Park dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Pacific Street Dog Park | park | Santa Monica | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. For dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Park dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Pío Pico State Historic Park | park | Whittier | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |